Have you ever heard whispers outside your window in the dead of night that are not of this world? Do you believe that there is another bizarre dimension hidden beneath the daily routine we take for granted?
"Speechless" is not a fictitious fantasy, but a contemporary "search for the gods" record compiled by the author after visiting rural markets and collecting fragments of utterances from waning old people, fragments of yellowed ancient books, and taboo legends that are "not humane to outsiders."
Some of the stories in the book come from the oral traditions of generations of hunters in the deep mountains and forests, describing the thrilling rules of living with "mountain spirits and wild monsters"; some come from bizarre night conversations in old houses in ancient towns, depicting the strange dance steps of "red wedding dresses" and "paper figures" under the moon; there are also unexplained "weird stories" in urban corners, such as the extra "13th floor" in the elevator during midnight overtime.
These stories may be absurd, horrifying, or embarrassing. They challenge our perception of "reality", but reveal the truest human nature between the lines - greed, fear, infatuation, kindness, and eternal awe of the unknown world.
"Zi Shi" is when the night is deepest and the yin energy is at its strongest. It is also the time when yin and yang meet and ghosts and gods "go to work". There is an ancient saying: "You don't talk about monsters, power, chaos, and gods." At that moment, staying silent may be the best respect for the unknown and the most effective way to protect yourself.
When you open this book, you step into a forbidden territory. Please remember: it's okay to listen, but don't believe it completely; it's okay to believe, but don't lie; it's okay to lie, but don't look back when you are young.
